
Culture
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VH1 Names 24 Bands to Battle in ‘Make a Band Famous’ Competition
By Jethro Nededog | June 5, 2014 @ 1:10 PMOver a 24-hour span, the bands will fight for a recording deal with Republic Records
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Melissa McCarthy Reveals Designers Refused to Dress Her for the 2012 Oscars
By Jason Hughes | June 4, 2014 @ 7:54 PM”I asked five or six designers–very high-level ones who make lots of dresses for people–and they all said no,“ McCarthy said of the year she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for ”Bridesmaids“
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‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Rejoice – George R.R. Martin Might Write an 8th ‘Ice and Fire’ Book
By Tim Kenneally | June 4, 2014 @ 11:12 AM”Maybe eight books for Seven Kingdoms would be okay,“ Martin’s editor says
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RoboCop Was Everywhere in Detroit in Celebration of RoboCop Day (Photos)
By Jason Hughes | June 4, 2014 @ 12:11 AMTo celebrate Blu-Ray/DVD release of the ”RoboCop“ remake, the titular character made appearances throughout the city, including landmarks, radio stations, and even a stop to do the weather on WJBK-TV
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Jonah Hill Apologizes for Homophobic Slur During ‘Tonight Show’ Appearance (Video)
By Jason Hughes | June 3, 2014 @ 10:11 PM”How you mean things doesn’t matter,“ the ”22 Jump Street“ star said. ”Words have weight and meaning, and the word I chose was grotesque.“
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Party Report in Pictures: Dakota Johnson, Beyonce, Bryan Singer, Blake Lively, Prince Harry, and Hatless Pharrell Williams (Photos)
By Mikey Glazer | June 3, 2014 @ 8:12 PMTheWrap’s weekly gallery updating daily with fresh photos from inside Hollywood’s best industry gatherings
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Snoop Dogg’s Former Bodyguards File Suit Over Working Conditions, Compensation, and Wrongful Termination
By Jason Hughes | June 3, 2014 @ 6:04 PMTorrey Mitchell, Donnel Murray, and Ryan Turk allege that they were underpaid and overworked over a span of years, and were terminated for filing complaints about it
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Former Axium CEO John Visconti Arrested for Alleged Tax Conspiracy (Updated)
By Tim Kenneally | June 3, 2014 @ 5:50 PMEx-entertainment industry payroll executive faces 13 years in federal prison
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Mariah Carey’s ‘Chanteuse’ Eludes Strong Sales, Moves Just 57,000 Copies
By Tony Maglio | June 3, 2014 @ 5:01 PMThe singer’s latest offering bows at No. 3
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Gwar Frontman Dave Brockie Died of Heroin Overdose
By Tim Kenneally | June 3, 2014 @ 3:55 PMMusician was found dead at age 50 in March
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‘Cat on Hot Tin Roof’ Actor Firing Over Anti-Gay Heckler Sparks Heated Debate
By Tim Kenneally | June 3, 2014 @ 11:31 AM”Hell on Wheels“ star Anson Mount and others voice their support for the actor, who ejected an audience member who was hurling homophobic slurs
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Pharrell, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Drake and Lionel Richie Among BET Awards Performers
By Jethro Nededog | June 3, 2014 @ 10:34 AMKevin Hart and Tracy Morgan are also set to appear at the event on June 29
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Jonah Hill Says He’s ‘Not Good At Being A Famous Person’ After Being Caught Using Homophobic Slur (Video)
By James Crugnale | June 3, 2014 @ 7:47 AMThe ”22 Jump Street“ says he’s a ”gay rights activist“ on ”The Howard Stern Show“ and apologizes for calling a photographer an anti-gay slur
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Kristen Bell, Amber Riley, Jenna Ushkowitz, Hunter Parrish Take Leads in Hollywood Bowl Production of ‘Hair’
By Jason Hughes | June 2, 2014 @ 8:56 PMAll-star production, choreographed and directed by Adam Shankman, premieres the first week of August and will feature the stage show’s brief nudity
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Scout Willis Defends Topless Traipse Through Brooklyn
By L.A. Ross | June 2, 2014 @ 5:36 PM”What I am arguing for is a woman’s right to choose how she represents her body,“ the famous daughter says